1939 F8 4 x 2 8 cwt Truck

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Jim Price

The above is the truck I recently acquired. Let me say that this email will fully illustrate my lack of knowledge about the vehicle. Although I haven't received it as yet I am trying to get a bit ahead of the game by finding out as much as I can about the drive train.

If it is a CMP it is not 1939 as the first ones off the line were in 1940. Can you post some photos of it please.

[Jim Price]

Cliff:
Thanks for your response! The seller said that it was manufactured in May, 1939, hence the use of "1939". It is definitely an early one regardless of what year it comes under as the speedometer is mounted on the top of the engine cover in the cab. Will send pictures.

Regards,
Jim

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Jim Price

Cliff:
Thanks for your response! The seller said that it was manufactured in May, 1939, hence the use of "1939". It is definitely an early one regardless of what year it comes under as the speedometer is mounted on the top of the engine cover in the cab. Will send pictures.

Regards,
Jim

All the 11 & 12 cab CMP's did. I now know the truck you mean and it was wrongly advertised as a 1939. It is either a late 1940 or early 1941 according to a discussion held elsewhere on MLU.

Glad you intend on doing it up. All the CMP's had open drivesharfs.

[Jim Price]

Cliff:
Any chance you could direct me to that MLU discussion so that I could see the comments? It'd be much appreciated!

Regards,
Jim

[cliff]

Trying to find it now without luck. Your truck is a late 11 cab as it has the vents either side of the grill. Late 1940 or early 1941. Drivesharfts are open type.

[cliff]

rear deck has been extended forward to the back of the cab and the toolbox and spare wheel carrier are missing as well.

[Jim Price]

Cliff:
Your reply gives me some heart as I did not want to be working with the older style Ford enclosed drive shafts! I had a '38 Ford truck once and sold it just avoid all the problems associated with the enclosed drive shaft. In that regard, any reason why the Canadians did not use the same enclosed style?

As for the difference in years, it is disappointing that the vehicle was not advertised as it should have been.

Thanks for clarifying the position of the speedometer; I found that it had moved to the open space around the steering wheel shaft on some pictures and assumned that this had to do with early production.

My knowledge base is growing! Thanks for your help!

Regards,
Jim

[Jim Price]

Cliff;
Am aware that it was extended to the rear of the cab as the seller did relate that. After I've got it, I'll need to have some detailed pictures or drawing of what exactly went in the space. I'm aware that the spare tire went there as well as the gas tank (s?) and a tool box. Beyond that I'm not sure. Any references or help would be appreciated. I especially need the spare tire brackets.

I did visit the Restoration Forum and saw the work being done on the tool box there; quite an involved task!

Regards,
Jim

[Jim Price]

Here's some pictures of the truck. Any info on whether the drive shaft is the enclosed type or if the universal joints are exposed would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jim